The world is 'collapsing', but share markets are surging to record highs
A year ago, Australia was suffering from its worst downturn since the Great Depression, and the market endured its worst crash since 1987. Some investors made a lot of money, but experts are warning that a correction may be around the corner.
Source: Latest business news | 16 Mar 2021 | 8:29 am(NZT)
How this 900,000-litre water tank could help lure Hollywood down under
Australia is about to get a massive new 900,000-litre water tank for filming blockbuster movies on home soil.
Source: Latest business news | 16 Mar 2021 | 8:18 am(NZT)
Behind New Zealand's '100% pure' image lies a toxic truth
New Zealand's dramatic and pristine landscape has been a magnet for tourists and Hollywood directors. But the country is facing a growing pollution crisis.
Source: Latest business news | 16 Mar 2021 | 7:55 am(NZT)
Tasmania's hot property market is forcing buyers like Georgia to take risks to buy a home
Homebuyers trying to secure a property in Tasmania's ultra-competitive market are feeling pressure to take risks to make their offers more attractive, prompting calls to strengthen laws to protect property buyers.
Source: Latest business news | 16 Mar 2021 | 7:22 am(NZT)
'Like getting the crown jewels': Frontline workers start receiving COVID-19 vaccine in regions
Frontline workers from one of NSW's biggest regional hospitals have started receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine and say it presents is an opportunity for Australians to return to "normalcy" and "get on with life".
Source: Latest business news | 15 Mar 2021 | 5:54 pm(NZT)
Toxic green slime is keeping people away from popular inland waterways
Don't swim, ski or fish: Red alerts issued for several inland NSW waterways ahead of Easter, following a warm wet summer that has washed in vegetation killed by drought.
Source: Latest business news | 15 Mar 2021 | 1:40 pm(NZT)
Fairfax-APN fears outlined
New Zealand’s competition watchdog has cited areas of overlap from a Fairfax-APN merger.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
Merger windfall for Waislitz
Billionaire Alex Waislitz stands to make millions after two financial services companies agreed to merge.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
Ausenco falls to private equity
Former engineering high flyer Ausenco has become the latest mining services company to be swallowed by private equity.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
Super chasing riskier assets
Record low bond yields are pushing superannuation funds and insurers into alternative investments.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
Advertising adds up to $40bn
Advertising spending contributes about $40 billion a year to the Australian economy, or 2 per cent of GDP.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)
PromisePay changes gear
Fast-growing Melbourne payments company PromisePay is ramping its growth plans in the global platform economy.
Source: The Australian | Business | News | 15 Jun 2016 | 2:00 am(NZT)